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  • commenter
    aoxomoxoa
    Aug 07 08:10 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Uh, not that much difference, really---get drunk and vote for McCain. Reply
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    Oil Man 99
    Aug 07 05:32 PM
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    Hey Folks

    In case you did not already realize it, George Bush is not running for President.

    Can we focus our comments on McCain's energy policy vs Obama's energy policy?     Reply
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    mcadoo3312
    Aug 07 05:24 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Woodsey, please tell me how electing Obama would relinquish a disaster because I find it to be the opposite. Democrats for this election have no theoretical explanation for how Obama will help this country, especially in its current troubles. McCain's plans can be supported by economic theory and are actually rational. Because Democrats want the government to do so much more, they feel the need to emotionally respond instead of giving an economically viable response. Reply
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    CT
    Programmer
    Aug 07 05:19 PM
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    If the two-party system is broken, that must mean the single party system in China and the former USSR worked wonders, plus the "everyone gets their own party" system in Europe works miracles as well. As an old History professor of mine said, the two-party system is actually the most efficient and is one of the reasons why America has gotten so much done in its short 200 year history. And if you look at the differences between Dems and Reps in the US, they pale compared to Europe, Africa or the Middle East. You range all the way from Fascists to Communists and everything in between there. My cousin loves to go on about how everything is always deadlocked in Italy. I'll take the two party system any day.

    Now what doesn't help is having someone in charge that is only looking out for his half, and that can apply to both sides of the aisle. George W put his unchecked political cronies in place and we've seen the fallout ever since, from Rumsfeld to Cheney, to "Good Job" Brownie to that HR chick that was just testifying before Congress about asking all the stupid conservative questions during DOJ interviews. Remember that Bush ran as a "uniter, not a divider". Yet he has continued a trend of virulently dividing this country and its politics. And all these fringe groups --- right and left --- and all the hard-core obviously-biased political pundits don't help get things done. They just fuel the flames. And its all the people in the middle that get screwed. I can't stand Sean Hannity, but who the hell is that Combs guy? He doesn't represent me as a Democrat. And what grave did they dig him up from? He's a stereotypical "liberal" to cater to their largely reactionary audience. My guess is most typical Republicans don't like half of what Hannity says. And I requested removal from MoveOn.org. I used to support them, but they have moved so far to the left that it turns my stomach to be affiliated with them. Whether you agree with the war or not, calling a General a traitor because he's doing his job is pathetic.

    If you go through all the comments from all the people on this blog, what you consistently see is a bunch of people --- Dems, Reps and otherwise --- screaming that our politicians aren't listening, and that this country is on a crash course to disaster as far as energy is concerned. I hope Obama and McCain are reading this, but they're likely not. Maybe some staffer is and will relay the message: STOP THE CRAP AND GIVE US A REAL, WORKING ENERGY POLICY THAT WILL INCORPORATE ALL REALISTIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE AND MOVE THIS COUNTRY TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE!

    PS: Sorry for the obsessive posts today. I usually have a self-imposed limit of no more than 2 posts on any given article, but it's been a good conversation with y'all.
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    DM226
    Aug 07 04:40 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Well done CT...I'm a democrat as well but I realize that they have their share of poor policies as well. But when it comes down to it, another version of Bush is the last thing we need.

    Umm, yeah - You're right. The two party system is a total failure. Its infuriating to watch people vote down party lines without thinking about the actual issue at hand.

    On the whole, I think changes in power from one side to the other are best. I wouldn't want either party to be able to have full control for too long. If for nothing else, a balance of the appointment of judges needs to be kept.     Reply
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    AlexS
    Aug 07 04:11 PM
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    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    I'll grant you that Republicans have been spending too much, but if you look at both parties you'll only find one with a significant group of people that want to cut spending. And it isn't the Democrats. And speaking of disasters, Obama recently said that to address our energy crisis will take a "complete" transformation of the economy. And I guess he wants to lead it, he of his few years as an urban activist, few years in the state senate, and few years in the U.S. Senate. Why I am worried that someone with no private business experience now calls upon himself to lead (or push) a complete transformation of the U.S. economy? Reply
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    Umm, yeah
    Aug 07 03:22 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Democrats & Republicans - both parties have been asleep at the wheel regarding energy policies. Our two party gov't system has been failing us for many, many years. Reply
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    woodsey
    Aug 07 02:40 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Well said, CT Programmer, all of it. Thanks. I thought I was a democrat. I think I am a Democrat. Obama, warts and all, must be elected; otherwise disaster. Congress is the problem, Seems democrats and republicans try to outdo each other trying to do the most harm. I'm told Obama will need a democrat congress. From what I've seen it matters little. Reply
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    ron2
    Aug 07 02:38 PM
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    As an option to putting a profit tax on energy related companies or any other industry, why don't the politicians reduce government spending. Our national debt is growing by leaps and bounds, not because of company profits, but due to government waste. Reply
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    CT
    Programmer
    Aug 07 01:50 PM
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    Mmarrkk: "With expenditure cuts" is a big asterisk on your statement. The problem is there weren't any. In fact, George W. has outspent any Democratic president that I can remember. Ron Paul said that Reps have become the tax and spend party, not the Dems. But I also don't have rose-colored glasses on for any Democratic candidate. I am not crazy about many of the economic policies of Dems. And AlexS is 100% correct when he says that special interests have their hands out, but that's not just Dems. That's both Dems and Reps. Old people get a lot of pandering to because --- guess what --- they vote. And they vote by the busload.

    But speaking strictly economics, the war in Iraq is costing us more than any tax hike could. We have bled billions of dollars there for 5 years. Do I think Obama will pull us out? Yes! I honestly do. The Democratic party is sick and tired of this war and have had enough. We are pissed off at the current Dem Congress for not pushing the issue (Pelosi and Reid). The Dem base wants us out, and the leadership has shied away from it because they haven't had enough to block a filibuster in the Senate. Many say they should have still tried. McCain has promised to stay the course in Iraq. I equate McCain with a third term for Bush. Pure and simple. This economic issue far overshadows any other domestic economy or social issue in my mind. Even being a life-long Democrat, if McCain was the one saying we'd pull out and Obama the one saying we'd stay, I'd be voting for McCain. I'd vote for Ron Paul in a heartbeat if he were the Republican nominee, because he's so vocal about the stupidity of this war and maintaining it that I'm 100% sure he'd pull out and quick.     Reply
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    CLH
    Aug 07 01:46 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    Alexs--Very good comment. Its time our gov stopped using our money to buy votes. Reply
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    AlexS
    Aug 07 01:23 PM
    My Website
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    And CT, if our taxes went to bridges, fire departments, police, highways, etc., no problem. The Constitution says, "provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare." It's the words "common" and "general" that matter. But a quarter of our budget goes specifically to senior citizens (a special interest group if there ever was one). Much of the rest goes to selected people and groups. Corn growers, ethanol blenders, stockholders of Fannie Mae, the list seems endless. I'd like to see us get back to spending for those things we have in common, the bridges, the police, the schools. Enough of this special interest nonsense. We will rue the day (we already are) when the politicians can buy off the votes of their special groups with everyone's money. Reply
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    Mmarrkk
    Aug 07 01:22 PM
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    CT: we agree on many things. However, your view that the tax cuts were not a good idea is where we diverge. With expenditure cuts, the tax cuts would have been a great idea and I still think they are a good idea. Look at the revenue...our tax revenue has continued to soar well beyond the rate of inflation. How can that be? we cut taxes so why is revenue continuing to go up? we need to limit gov't revenue growth to something around the GDP growth rate. or inflation.

    Now you say you won't vote for McCain...that basically says you will vote for the Chose/Annointed One. either directly or indirectly. So I guess you approve of a massive increase in spending, even beyond what's happened during GW's watch? His new medical plan; his other give aways. And guess what, he won't be pulling the plug on Iraq...that money will continue to go there one way or another.

    Look for an even greater share of your money going to the governtment to use on a highly ineffecient set of programs. Congrat's. If you don't mind that then why not just write a big extra check to the gov't on your own. Donate.     Reply
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    RKoo
    Aug 07 01:21 PM
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    why is 30% net profit margin obscene? did anyone look at Microsoft's? the government is no good at regulating the 'right' level of net profit. the right level depends on the industry. let the capital market figure out the right level of profit margin for the thousands of industries and their sub-niches. Reply
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    AlexS
    Aug 07 12:57 PM
    My Website
    Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
    As a Republican I find interesting all these "I am a Democrat, but ..." followed by a host of reasons why the Democratic Party's approach to key issues is nonsense. I would encourage you all to take a look at what your Democratic Party followership will lead to. Maybe it's time for a CHANGE. Reply

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